Bell Helmets

dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

Anyone tried one of the Bell carbon lids?

https://www.vcustoms.co.uk/imagecreate.php?file=99073M4R-INDY-CARBON-IYC_sm.jpg&max=260M4R Carbon

or

https://www.vcustoms.co.uk/imagecreate.php?file=79357M5X-CARBON_sm.jpg&max=260M5X Carbon

I had a quick look at one in my local dealer at the weekend and am considering buying one next spring as the Arai will probably be ready for retirement by then. Unfortunately they didn't have one in my size to try on so I only had a quick look. Before I go back in there asking for them to get one in for me to try I thought it was worth an ask.

Anyone had any experience with them?

They seem to be well put together.

tvchimp · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Sep 2009 Karma :

Not had any experience with them... But they look awesome. Cool

I've always had HJC helmets (can't afford arai unfortauntly, well I can, but can't justify paying £350 for something when £150 does the same thing - sometimes better). But those Bell (and the occasional Roof helmet) look awesome. May have to get one when my current HJC is up for renewal.
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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

I thought my Corsair was light but in comparison to the MX5 Carbon it felt twice the weight. It did make me wonder how they would stand up to a few years use and abuse though.

I also managed to write an MG Metro off with an Arai so I've always stuck with the brand. Smile

Aspire · Scooby Slapper Joined: 04 Apr 2010 Karma :

dads got the m4 buts it not carbon, personally dont recon its worth what he paid for it. It sits low on your forehead which is annoying and the visor doesnt close flush. If i didnt know he paid £350 for it would of said it was a £100-150 quid helmet at best. I think ma bro's £90 shark s500 is a better helmet.

dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

Ok, I'll make sure I have a good look and try on session.

Dibble · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 Jul 2007 Karma :

GSF Jamie 600 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 Oct 2008 Karma :

these helmets are the dog bollox!
i really wanted one but there a little out of me budget Sad

maybe some day Laughing

i tried one on at a bike show and it was a perfect fit and felt rediculously light
IIRC it ways 1300g and my current budget lid weighs 1600g
so its 300g lighter and boy can you tell the difference Thumbs Up